How far is Oakland, CA from Lake Los Angeles, CA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Lake Los Angeles, CA is about 374.7 miles (603.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 331.6 miles (533.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Lake Los Angeles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Lake Los Angeles.
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Start on 14th Street
1058 ft · 53 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
842 ft · 35 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1141 ft · 26 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1673 ft · 49 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
116 m · 9 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 880 South: San Jose
1146 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 238: Castro Valley, Stockton
980 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 238: Stockton Fresno
923 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Castro Valley Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Castro Valley Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
17.8 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on William Elton Brown Freeway
5.9 mi · 6 min · William Elton Brown Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224.4 mi · 4 hr · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right
22 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 138 East: Lancaster, Palmdale
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on Lancaster Freeway
1491 ft · 20 sec · Lancaster Freeway
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Continue straight
150 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lancaster Freeway
1.1 km · 58 sec · Lancaster Freeway
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Continue on Lancaster Road
12.7 mi · 17 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on West Avenue D
22.2 mi · 30 min · West Avenue D
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Take the exit right
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue J
1340 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto West Avenue J
19.6 mi · 28 min · West Avenue J
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Turn right onto 170th Street East
5.3 mi · 8 min · 170th Street East
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Turn right onto Park Valley Avenue
97 m · 16 sec · Park Valley Avenue
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Turn right onto 169th Street East
3 m · 1 sec · 169th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 169th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Lake Los Angeles.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
224 mi · 04h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain leaving Oakland and Sunny near Lake Los Angeles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Lake Los Angeles?
The road trip is about 374.7 miles (603.1 km) and usually takes 07h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.3 miles from Oakland and 187.4 miles from Lake Los Angeles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 331.6 miles (533.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.27 one way or $152.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Oakland and Sunny near Lake Los Angeles.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenal.
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Corcoran station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Lake Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 331.56 mi (533.59 km).
#1 Oakland
The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.
| Population | 424,891 |
| Coordinates | 37.8043700, -122.2708000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Los Angeles
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 12,328 |
| Coordinates | 34.6124900, -117.8281200 |
| Altitude | 811 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Los Angeles (-117.82812, 34.61249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 603 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $76.27 | $152.53 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $80.19 | $160.39 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $82.53 | $165.06 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $100.04 | $200.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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